Windows 10: Getting Windows to recognize software from other drives

Discus and support Getting Windows to recognize software from other drives in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello everyone,I recently installed Windows 10 on a new SSD, since my old one was filled up. I moved over all the Program Files to my new drive and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by F.Glaus, Jun 29, 2022.

  1. F.Glaus Win User

    Getting Windows to recognize software from other drives


    Hello everyone,I recently installed Windows 10 on a new SSD, since my old one was filled up. I moved over all the Program Files to my new drive and connected my other drives. Windows now no longer knows of the software installed on my system drive and my other drives and when i want to launch an application, i have to search for the .exe file to start it. Is there any way to get Windows to recognize the Apps i have installed? I still have my old system drive with all its data if that is of any help

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    F.Glaus, Jun 29, 2022
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    Getting Windows to recognize software from other drives

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